It is an interesting coincidence that Mexico and China are both Olympic countries. Mexico held the Olympic Games in 1968. I have witnessed the excellent job that Beijing has done preparing for the Olympics.

I am very happy to reveal that a Mexican architectural team has participated in the design of the Beijing Olympic stadiums. Although their design was not chosen, the design has been widely discussed and the BOCOG paid much attention to the team. This has already been a great honor for us.

(China.org.cn August 17, 2007)